Full job description
- Supports nursing team in providing direct patient care
- Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Helps with mobility, transfers, and positioning of patients
- Monitors and records patient vital signs
- Reports any significant changes or abnormalities to the healthcare team
- Assists in administering medications under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Ensures accurate medication administration and documentation
- Creates and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients
- Follows infection control protocols
- Maintains cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas
- Ensures proper disposal of medical waste
- Assists patients and their families in coping with illness or injury
- Offers emotional support and actively listens to patients’ concerns
- Provides comfort during difficult times
- Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of patient information
- Documents vital signs, medication administration, patient’s response to treatment, and changes in their condition
- Works collaboratively with registered nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals
- Actively participates in patient care planning
- Contributes to interdisciplinary meetings and discussions
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